LaHaye Rec Aquatics Coordinator

About the role

The Campus Rec Coordinator/Aquatics Coordinator oversees effective operations for Campus Recreation administration, programs, and facilities during scheduled work hours. This includes supervising part‑time and student workers, maintaining safety and reducing risk, and executing job‑specific functions. The Aquatics Coordinator focuses on the maintenance, operations, and programming of aquatic facilities, leading student managers, student employees, and seasonal employees while ensuring compliance with university policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee a lifeguard team of student managers, student employees, and seasonal employees: hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and evaluating.
• Lead regular in‑service trainings for lifeguards to maintain skill readiness.
• Perform day‑to‑day operational tasks for aquatic facilities: monitor and adjust chemicals, conduct pump room maintenance, oversee facility cleaning, report maintenance issues, and communicate with vendors.
• Assist in developing and implementing aquatic programming such as swim lessons and classes.
• Help maintain and adhere to risk management procedures and policies in aquatic facilities, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Document and report incidents and injuries occurring in aquatic facilities.
• Document, track, and report program statistics and progress toward objectives in usage, participation, and survey feedback.
• Make purchases and recommendations for departmental assets or expenses.
• Occasionally oversee or assist with events or operations during evening, night, or weekend hours.
• Stay current with industry standards and performance benchmarks to keep aquatics operations and programming effective.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Director of Fitness Facilities.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering Liberty University’s mission.
• Supervise 3 student managers, 28 student employees, and 7 seasonal employees.

Qualifications

• Required: Four‑year college degree from an accredited university; 1‑2 years’ experience in an aquatic setting; current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications; current Lifeguard Certification; Certified Pool Operator; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills, problem‑solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Preferred: Earned or progress toward a graduate‑level degree; experience leading a team; Water Safety Instructor certification.

Skills

• Communication and comprehension: ability to convey clear, well‑articulated information verbally and in writing; proficiency in English; public communication skills for representing Liberty University professionally.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Problem solving: intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Physical and sensory abilities: frequent travel to local and campus locations; frequent sitting for deskwork or keyboard use; regular hearing and speaking for oral communication; frequent standing, walking, and stair climbing; handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling or stooping; regularly lifting 45 pounds or less.

Benefits

• Eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Pay

$18.27 – $21.15 per hour; compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, university needs, and external market conditions, with market benchmarks used as appropriate to ensure fair and aligned pay.

Schedule

Full time, onsite.